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Graham Harris
May 31, 2007 - 1:44AM
Front Shock Absorber

I've just been dismantling what appears to be an unadulterated front shock absorber, no wear, stove enameling ok,ish. My guess is that it's about 1930/1. The centre bolt and spring plate is a riveted assembly (BU5), the centre bushes appear to be lignum vitae (BU33/34) and the friction discs are made from a natural timber (BU9/10). Is it Poplar?

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May 31st, 2007 - 1:44 AM
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Doug Baker
May 31, 2007 - 3:04AM
Re: Front Shock Absorber

Hi Graham,

I believe it is actually apple wood

Regards

Doug Baker

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May 31st, 2007 - 3:04 AM
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mac
May 31, 2007 - 8:37PM
Re: Front Shock Absorber

Nice to have the original bits still intact. The new bushes are white nylon and the friction discs are made of modern Brake type friction material. I have in the past seen them made of Ply wood and even hardboard! and the bushes were not even fitted.

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